freedom and choice

Pensions are growing in popularity as an increasing number of people would choose them to save their spare income, according to research.

Charlotte Moore looks at whether robo-advice could have a role in boosting engagement with retirement planning.

The Chancellor's lifetime ISA (LISA) threatens to obstruct pension saving down the income scale according to Association of Consulting Actuaries chairman David Fairs.

A quarter of a million people have taken advantage of freedom and choice since the reforms came into effect last April, according to official figures.

What impact has freedom and choice had on the behaviour of those looking to access their retirement savings? Gill Wadsworth takes a look.

Scottish Widows will be one of the first providers to bulk switch its workplace pension customers into default funds tailored to freedom and choice.

The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has elected Hugh Nolan as president effective from 1 June, succeeding Duncan Buchanan who is stepping down.

HMRC and the FCA have begun consulting on a tax framework and rules for the secondary annuity market.

Smaller schemes are increasingly looking to benefit from longevity de-risking opportunities offered through swaps and bulk annuities, accordingly to JLT Employee Benefits.

David Harris says the overhaul of Pension Wise could allow more cost efficient and better thought out solutions for consumer advice to emerge.